The idiom "raise eyebrows" is often used to imply that the action or statement is unconventional, unexpected, or unusual. The origin of this expression likely comes from the literal raising of one's eyebrows, which is a common physical reaction to surprise or curiosity.

What is the origin of the idiom "raise eyebrows" and when to use it?

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to [raise] (some|a few|many|) eyebrows

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英語での「raise some eyebrows」の定義と意味

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